Monthly Archives: December 2017

1st Sunday after Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1,14) Introit Psalm 93 The Lord reigneth, he … Continue reading →

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Weber memories in Murrayfield 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking back at 2017 recalls old Moses’s reminder: “Our years quickly pass and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10) We’ll remember my father’s blessed passing just a day after my birthday even as we miss his booming laughter and easy smile … Continue reading →

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2nd Holiday of Christmas commemorating the 1st martyr of the church: St. Stephen

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. I will offer to … Continue reading →

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Webers in Murrayfield: Rückblick 2017

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Webers Rundbrief aus Murrayfield 2017 Rückblickend ist auch dieses Jahr eilig vorbei gerauscht: „Es ist als flögen wir davon.“ (Ps.90,10) Das selige Sterben meines Vaters einen Tag nach meinem Geburtstag wird uns bei bleiben, mehr noch aber sein herzhaftes Lachen … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zech.9,9) … Continue reading →

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Kwaheri, my geliefde

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Somewhere – it might have been the “Rapport” or “Beeld” this biography[1] of Dutch Reformed (“Hervormd” – NHK)[2] missionaries, pastors and their families was reviewed and I ordered a copy. It’s been in my shelf for quite a while, until … Continue reading →

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